The Human Development Innovation Fund of Tanzania (HDIF) is a challenge Fund that provides grants for innovations in education, health and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) across Tanzania. The Fund was established by DFID in order to address the need of increase in quality of services and the … [Read more...] about Human Development Innovation Fund of Tanzania
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The Agri-Tech Catalyst: Ideas to tackle Challenges in Agriculture
DFID's Agri-tech Catalyst funding scheme helps businesses and researchers commercialise their research and develop innovative solutions to global challenges in the agri-tech sector. The scheme helps to take innovations all way from research to as close to commercial viability as possible, awarding … [Read more...] about The Agri-Tech Catalyst: Ideas to tackle Challenges in Agriculture
SPRING: Improving Lives of Girls in Poverty
SPRING is a pioneering business accelerator that supports early to mid-stage ventures with products that improve the lives of girls in poverty. The SPRING accelerator identifies early-stage ventures with products that can improve the lives of girls and provide support to these ventures, including … [Read more...] about SPRING: Improving Lives of Girls in Poverty
GEMS4 Enterprise Challenge Fund: Creating Jobs and Incomes for the Poor in Nigeria
The GEMS4 Enterprise Challenge Fund provides grants to companies to develop innovative products and business models that create jobs and incomes for the poor in Nigeria. The fund is focused on improving business models and technology in the Wholesale and Retail sector, and also encourages service … [Read more...] about GEMS4 Enterprise Challenge Fund: Creating Jobs and Incomes for the Poor in Nigeria
Business Innovation Facility: Promoting Inclusive Development in Low-Income Countries
The Business Innovation Facility helps the development and uptake of inclusive business models by companies in developing countries. DFID funded the pilot phase of BIF (2010 to 2013) supporting business innovation to promote inclusive development in low-income countries. The project supported … [Read more...] about Business Innovation Facility: Promoting Inclusive Development in Low-Income Countries
LEGEND: Piloting Responsible Land Related Investments
The Department for International Development, under the New Alliance for Food Security and Nutrition has launched a New LEGEND Challenge Fund to pilot innovative approaches to responsible land based investments. The Challenge Fund is part of DFID’s wider LEGEND: Land: Enhancing Governance for … [Read more...] about LEGEND: Piloting Responsible Land Related Investments
UK Aid Direct: DFID’s Central Funding Mechanism for awarding Grants
UK Aid Direct is DFID’s central funding mechanism for awarding grants to small and medium sized UK and International Civil Society Organisations working to reduce poverty overseas. Previously, it was know as Global Poverty Action Fund (GPAF) and was relaunched in 2014 as UK Aid Direct. Sector: … [Read more...] about UK Aid Direct: DFID’s Central Funding Mechanism for awarding Grants
Common Humanitarian Fund for Somalia: Resources for the Most Urgent Needs
The Common Humanitarian Fund for Somalia (CHF) funds national NGOs, international NGOs, and UN humanitarian agencies in Somalia. It targets activities that have been identified as the most urgent and critical humanitarian needs in alignment with the Somalia Humanitarian Response Plan (HRP). The … [Read more...] about Common Humanitarian Fund for Somalia: Resources for the Most Urgent Needs
Behaviour change in low income households (Unilever partnership)
Behaviour change in low income households is a fund that uses market-based approaches to meet low-income household needs in developing countries around water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and energy. It funds and provides technical and operational support to business and research projects. Focus … [Read more...] about Behaviour change in low income households (Unilever partnership)
TradeMark East Africa Challenge Fund
TradeMark East Africa Challenge Fund (TRAC) is a $7m fund designed to challenge businesses, private sector organisations and civil society organisations from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi and Rwanda to develop innovative ideas aimed at promoting cross-border trade in East Africa. TRAC is based … [Read more...] about TradeMark East Africa Challenge Fund
Logistics Innovation for Trade: Managing Transport and Logistics in East Africa
DFID's Logistics Innovation for Trade (LIFT) program is designed to develop and test new ideas that reduce the cost and time of transport and logistics in East Africa. It is open to businesses throughout the world that are operating, or will operate, in the East African Community … [Read more...] about Logistics Innovation for Trade: Managing Transport and Logistics in East Africa
Africa Agriculture Development Company: Reducing Poverty and Improving Food Security
Africa Agriculture Development Company (AgDevCo) invest debt and equity in African Agribusinesses to create jobs, improve food security and boost prosperity. It works with a mission to reduce poverty and improve food security. AgDevCo consider investments in primary agriculture or processing for … [Read more...] about Africa Agriculture Development Company: Reducing Poverty and Improving Food Security
FoodTrade Eastern and Southern Africa Programme: Improving Regional Staple Food Markets
FoodTrade Eastern and Southern Africa (ESA) Programme is by the UK Government and managed by Development Alternatives Incorporated. The programme prioritizes trade enhancement and promotion by focusing on staple crops. FoodTrade East and Southern Africa recognizes the transformative potential … [Read more...] about FoodTrade Eastern and Southern Africa Programme: Improving Regional Staple Food Markets
DFID: Regional Infrastructure Programme for Africa
DFID's Regional Infrastructure Programme for Africa (RIPA) intends to improve the quality of electricity, transport, water and telecommunications infrastructure for households and businesses across Africa. It will increase the supply of priority regional project preparation studies and will … [Read more...] about DFID: Regional Infrastructure Programme for Africa
UK Aid Match: Grants for UK Based NGOs for Poverty Reduction Projects in Developing Countries
UK Aid Match is a demand-led fund that matches public donations to appeals for development activities focused on poverty reduction in developing countries. Its objective is to give the public a say in how a portion of the international development budget is spent. Funding Information UK Aid Match … [Read more...] about UK Aid Match: Grants for UK Based NGOs for Poverty Reduction Projects in Developing Countries
DFID Funding Schemes for NGOs: Ending Extreme Poverty
The Department for International Development (DFID) is a United Kingdom government department responsible for administering overseas aid. It leads the UK’s work to end extreme poverty. DFID is ending the need for aid by creating jobs, unlocking the potential of girls and women and helping to save … [Read more...] about DFID Funding Schemes for NGOs: Ending Extreme Poverty
Bureau of International Labor Affairs: Promoting Workplace-Based Training for Vulnerable Youth
Deadline: 18 July 2016 The Bureau of International Labor Affairs (ILAB), U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is seeking applications from eligible entities for a program entitled "Country Projects to Promote Workplace-Based Training for Vulnerable Youth in Argentina, Costa Rica, and Kenya” with an aim … [Read more...] about Bureau of International Labor Affairs: Promoting Workplace-Based Training for Vulnerable Youth
Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity: Nominations Open for those Dedicated towards Humanity
Deadline: 9 September 2016 The Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity, an annual international humanitarian award, is seeking personal stories of individuals who have put themselves at personal risk for the sake of others. The second annual Aurora Prize will be presented on April 24, 2017, in Yerevan, … [Read more...] about Aurora Prize for Awakening Humanity: Nominations Open for those Dedicated towards Humanity
Apply for 2017 Ockenden International Prize! Rewarding Successful Projects for Refugees and Displaced People Worldwide
Deadline: 31 August 2016 Entries are open for 2017 Ockenden International Prize that rewards projects and programmes that excel in developing independence for refugees and internally displaced people – anywhere in the world. The cash prizes recognize and reward innovative work that can be shown to … [Read more...] about Apply for 2017 Ockenden International Prize! Rewarding Successful Projects for Refugees and Displaced People Worldwide
Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs: Inviting Applicants for Small Business Regional Training
Deadline: 7 June 2016 The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs (WHA) is seeking applications from eligible organisations for a program entitled "Small Business Regional Training" with an aim to support small business development, enhance the competitiveness of … [Read more...] about Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs: Inviting Applicants for Small Business Regional Training
Nominations Open for GEM-TECH Awards 2016!
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) along with UN Women is seeking nominations for its GEM-TECH Awards with an aim to celebrate personal or organizational achievements and innovative strategies to advance Gender Equality and Mainstreaming in the area of … [Read more...] about Nominations Open for GEM-TECH Awards 2016!
SACO Scholarship Programme: Developing Talented Young Researchers
Deadline: 15 June 2016 The SOUTH African Cultural Observatory (SACO) is currently inviting applications for its Scholarship Programme with an aim to develop talented young researchers interested in pursuing a post-graduate degree related to arts, culture, research or statistics in an effort to grow … [Read more...] about SACO Scholarship Programme: Developing Talented Young Researchers
Neotropical Bird Club: Conservation Awards Programme
Deadline: 1 July 2016 The Neotropical Bird Club (NBC) is currently inviting applications for its Conservation Awards Programme. Grants are available for conservation work or research that has an intended conservation benefit. Award Categories Small Grants – up to $1,500: available for … [Read more...] about Neotropical Bird Club: Conservation Awards Programme
TWAS Regional Prize 2016: Promoting Scientific Capacity & Excellence in Developing World
Deadline: 20 June 2016 The World Academy of Sciences Regional Office for sub-Saharan Africa (TWAS-ROSSA) is seeking nominations for its TWAS Regional Prize 2016 with an objective of recognising, supporting and promoting scientific capacity and excellence in the developing world. Award … [Read more...] about TWAS Regional Prize 2016: Promoting Scientific Capacity & Excellence in Developing World
ARCOS’ Small Grants for Biodiversity Conservation
The Albertine Rift Biodiversity Conservation (ARCOS) foundation offers Small Grants with an aim to enhance collaborative sustainable solutions for biodiversity and people, focusing on critical landscapes and watersheds of the Albertine Rift, the Great Lakes Region of East and Central Africa and the … [Read more...] about ARCOS’ Small Grants for Biodiversity Conservation
Search for Common Ground: Contributing towards Conflict Resolution
Search for Common Ground (SCG) focuses on constructing a new world through a type of peacebuilding called conflict transformation. Its mission is to transform the way the world deals with conflict, away from adversarial approaches, toward cooperative solutions. SCG partners with people around the … [Read more...] about Search for Common Ground: Contributing towards Conflict Resolution
South Asian Women’s Fund: Small Grants to Strengthen Women’s Rights
LOIs can be submitted anytime The South Asian Women’s Fund (SAWF) is committed to supporting women’s organizations and activists working towards realising women’s human rights in the South Asian region. It supports human rights in the context of conflict, identity, socio-economic deprivations and … [Read more...] about South Asian Women’s Fund: Small Grants to Strengthen Women’s Rights
Abilis Foundation Small Grants to the Projects Initiated by Disabled Persons around the World
Applications are accepted throughout the year The Abilis Foundation provides small grants to Organizations run by People with Disability (related to mobility, vision, hearing or any other type) to implement their projects in developing countries. Primary objective of the Abilis foundation is to … [Read more...] about Abilis Foundation Small Grants to the Projects Initiated by Disabled Persons around the World
Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program for NGOs/CBOs Working Around the World
The United Nations Development Program Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program (UNDP GEF SGP) was launched by the GEF through the United Nations Development Program to assist developing countries in fulfilling their commitment of protection of the global environment through local … [Read more...] about Global Environment Facility Small Grants Program for NGOs/CBOs Working Around the World
Global Funds for Children: Providing Critical Services to the Vulnerable Children around the World
Letter of Inquiry can be submitted throughout the year The Global Funds for Children makes small grants to innovative community-based organizations working with many of the world’s most vulnerable children and youth. Working with the mission to advance the dignity of children worldwide, the … [Read more...] about Global Funds for Children: Providing Critical Services to the Vulnerable Children around the World
Project Inspire 2016: Empowering Women through Safety and Security
Deadline: 1 July 2016 Project Inspire: 5 Minutes to Change the World is currently inviting applications under the theme of Empowering Women through Safety and Security. The main objectives of Project Inspire are to involve and empower youth to be the next generation of change makers, and provide … [Read more...] about Project Inspire 2016: Empowering Women through Safety and Security
SR Trust Small Grants Supporting Human Rights
Sigrid Rausing Trust (SRT) gives small grants to supports organizations around the world. The Trust’s mission is to support the international human rights movement. SRT accept small grant applications from organizations they know well through the meetings. The partnership with grantees is usually … [Read more...] about SR Trust Small Grants Supporting Human Rights
Visegrad Grants to Promote Development
The International Visegrad Fund is an international organization based in Bratislava founded by the governments of the Visegrad Group (V4) countries—the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Republic of Poland, and the Slovak Republic—in Stirin, Czech Republic, on June 9, 2000. The purpose of the fund is to … [Read more...] about Visegrad Grants to Promote Development
Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund for Human Rights
The Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund (VGIF) was founded in 1969 and has funded over 515 projects in 93 countries, focusing on issues ranging from education and health to economic empowerment and human rights. VGIF provides small grants up to $7,500 USD to grassroots projects that are led by … [Read more...] about Virginia Gildersleeve International Fund for Human Rights
Child Health Foundation Provides Small Grants to Save Infants and Children
Child Health Foundation was established in 1985 as a non-profit, public charity [501(c)3] to prevent and treat life-threatening communicable diseases of infants and children in the United States and abroad. Foundation's mission is "to save the greatest number of children's lives at the lowest … [Read more...] about Child Health Foundation Provides Small Grants to Save Infants and Children
Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice
The Lantos Foundation was established to perpetuate Tom Lantos' proud legacy as an ardent champion for human rights by carrying, in his words, "the noble banner of human rights to every corner of the world." The mission is to strengthen the role of human rights in American foreign policy and to be … [Read more...] about Lantos Foundation for Human Rights and Justice
Global GreenGrants Fund: Funding Projects based on Environmental Issues
Global GreenGrants supports communities to protect, restore, and transform their environments for a sustainable future. Since 1993, it has made more than $45 million in grants to local groups in 163 countries. Programs Green Grantmaking - The flagship program supports more than 5,300 local … [Read more...] about Global GreenGrants Fund: Funding Projects based on Environmental Issues
Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Small Grants to Develop New Technologies
The Humanitarian Innovation Fund (HIF) was launched in 2010 and is a landmark grant-making fund to support organizations working in countries and regions facing humanitarian challenges, such as Haiti, Pakistan and East Africa, to develop, test and share new technologies, products and processes that … [Read more...] about Humanitarian Innovation Fund: Small Grants to Develop New Technologies
ViiV Healthcare Issues Small Grants for Seed Fund and Community Grants
ViiV Healthcare is a global specialist HIV company established in November 2009 by GlaxoSmithKline (LSE: GSK) and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) dedicated to delivering advances in treatment and care for people living with HIV. The company’s aim is to take a deeper and broader interest in HIV/AIDS than any … [Read more...] about ViiV Healthcare Issues Small Grants for Seed Fund and Community Grants
International Foundations that give Small Grants to NGOs
Small grants not only provide needed funding for organizations in developing countries, they open up new channels of partnership and cooperation. These grants are easier to apply as they are lesser formalities and straightforward application processes. Besides, these types of grants are highly … [Read more...] about International Foundations that give Small Grants to NGOs
DST-NRF Conference Fund 2017: Focusing on Excellent Scientific Research
Deadline: 30 June 2016 Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the National Research Foundation (NRF) are currently inviting applicants for its Conference Fund 2017 in order to support the hosting of international conferences focused on excellent scientific research that has potential for … [Read more...] about DST-NRF Conference Fund 2017: Focusing on Excellent Scientific Research
European Drug Prevention Prize 2016: Creating a Better & Healthier Environment
Deadline: 31 July 2016 The Pompidou Group is currently inviting applicants for its European Drug Prevention Prize 2016, with an aim to recognize the importance of active youth participation in creating a better and healthier environment. It aims to encourage the development of drug prevention work … [Read more...] about European Drug Prevention Prize 2016: Creating a Better & Healthier Environment
Applications Open for Junior Chamber International Social Enterprise Contest 2016!
Deadline: 2 June 2016 The Global Youth Empowerment Fund is seeking applicants from young people for its Junior Chamber International Social Enterprise Contest 2016 with an aim to provide resources to youth-led initiatives that advance the Global Goals. JCI members work to end extreme poverty, … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Junior Chamber International Social Enterprise Contest 2016!
Finland Embassy’s Fund for Local Cooperation
The Embassy of Finland offers the Finnish Fund for Local Cooperation (FLC) to small civil society organizations in select countries. As the Fund is part of the bilateral development cooperation agreement between countries, the thematic issues addressed by this Fund may vary from one country to … [Read more...] about Finland Embassy’s Fund for Local Cooperation
Irish Aid: Embassy of Ireland
The Irish Embassies in select countries provide aid under the Irish Aid to reduce poverty. The Irish Aid only provides support to organizations working in the SubSaharan Africa and covers areas such poverty, hunger, gender equality, environment/climate change, health, HIV and AIDS, governance, … [Read more...] about Irish Aid: Embassy of Ireland
The Development Cooperation section at the Netherlands Embassy
The Netherlands Embassies in focus countries have the development cooperation sections addressing global issues such as gender equality, climate change, emergency and Millennium Development Goals. The Netherlands helps countries that are unable to solve their poverty problems alone: ‘fragile … [Read more...] about The Development Cooperation section at the Netherlands Embassy
The SDC at the Swiss Embassy
The Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) at the Swiss Embassy in various countries offers funding to NGOs with the aim of reducing poverty. It is meant to foster economic self-reliance and state autonomy, to contribute to the improvement of production conditions, to help in finding … [Read more...] about The SDC at the Swiss Embassy
NORAD at the Norwegian Embassy
The Norwegian Government’s NORAD (Norwegian Agency for Development Cooperation) manages limited funding programs for NGOs through the embassy offices in select countries. NORAD’s thematic programmes include climate change, democracy and good governance, education, energy, global health and higher … [Read more...] about NORAD at the Norwegian Embassy
German Embassy Funding for NGOs
The Federal Government of Germany allocates funding to develop small-scale projects initiated by local NGOs in the field of technical cooperation. The calls for proposal, assessment of submitted projects, and administration of funding depends on your local German Embassy. Despite the fact that each … [Read more...] about German Embassy Funding for NGOs
Australian Embassy Funding for NGOs
The Australian Embassies have several funding opportunities for NGOs worldwide. In fact, the Australian Embassies are in charge of the coordination and allocation of fund given by the Australian Foreign Ministry and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAid). As such, your local … [Read more...] about Australian Embassy Funding for NGOs
